02/02/2021
Staff at special education schools to don N95 masks as part of TDSB, Sick Kids pilot
Staff who work in Toronto schools serving students with complex medical needs — who continue to attend in-person classes despite…
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07/28/2020
Measures put in place by accreditation process help prevent COVID outbreak: Safehaven
The accreditation process assisted Safehaven in refining its health and safety protocols, enabling the organization to effectively deal with the COVID-19 pandemic….
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‘I want to kiss her. I haven’t been able to do her hair’: A mother’s frustration at distancing from her daughter with special needs
Denise Cozier likes to keep her daughter Deshae informed about the little things: for example, the weather, and the days…
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100 Years of Bloomberg Nursing at U of T: Susan Bisaillon Leadership Feature
Susan Bisaillon MSc (Nursing), 1992 Chief Executive Officer, Safehaven Susan Bisaillon advises the next generation of student nurses to follow…
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Safehaven welcomes Government of Ontario announcement on COVID-19 funding
Safehaven, a community based organization providing important and compassionate care for individuals with medically complex care needs, welcomes the announcement…
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More help needed for kids with disabilities who age out of care system, parents say
For most adults, their 21st birthday is an exciting time marking another step toward independence. However, for Deane Daprato, the son of…
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01/10/2019
As parents of complex special-needs kids, we know inclusive education doesn’t work
Toronto-based parents Phil Richmond and Hayley Avruskin have two children with complex disabilities. They are part of the Congregated School…
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